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"General King, born in New York city, January 26th, 1814, died there, October 13th, 1876, was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1833, and appointed to the Engineer Corps. He resigned from the army, September 30th, 1836, and became assistant engineer of the New York and Erie Railroad. From 1838 till 1843 he was adjutant general of the State of New York. He was then associate editor of the Albany <em>Evening Journal</em>, and of the Albany <em>Advertiser</em> from 1841 till 1845, when he removed to Wisconsin, and was editor of the Milwuakee <em>Sentinel</em> until 1861. He was United States minister to Rome from March 22nd till August 5th, 1861, but resigned, as he had offered his services in defense of the Union. He was made a brigadier general of volunteers, May 17th, 1861, and commanded a division at Fredericksburg, Groveton, Manassas, Yorktown and Fairfax, remaining in the army until 1863, when he was reappointed minister to Rome, where he resided until 1867."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General Rufus King

"General King, born in New York city, January 26th, 1814, died there, October 13th, 1876, was graduated…

"Presentation of colors to the Twentieth United States [African American] Infantry, Colonel Bartram, at the Union League Clubhouse, New York, March 5th, 1864. The Twentieth Regiment, United States [African American] Troops, left Riker's Island at nine o'clock on the 5th of March, 1864, on board the steamer <em>John Romer</em>, and were conveyed to the foot of Twenty-first Street, East River, New York, where they were disembarked and formed in regimental line, and marched to Union Square, arriving in front of the Union League Clubhouse at one o'clock. A vast crowd of citizens, of every shade of color and every phase of social and political life, filled the square and streets, and every door, window, veranda, tree and housetop that commanded a view of the scene was peopled with spectators. Over the entrance of the clubhouse was a large platform, ornamented with flags and filled with ladies. In the street was another platform, tastefully decorated and occupied by prominent citizens. From the stand the colors were presented by President King of Columbia College, who addressed them with warmth and eloquence. After the presentation ceremony was over the men stacked arms and partook of a collation provided for them."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Presentation of Colors

"Presentation of colors to the Twentieth United States [African American] Infantry, Colonel Bartram,…

"The war on the Red River. Admiral Porter's fleet passing through Colonel Bailey's Dam, above Alexandria, May, 1864. Admiral David D. Porter's official report: 'The water had fallen so low that I had no hope or expectation of getting the vessels out this season, and, as the army had made arrangements to evacuate the country. I saw nothing before me but the destruction of the best party of the Mississippi squadron. There seems to have been an especial Providence looking out for us in providing a man equal to the emergency. Lieutenant Colonel Bailey, Acting Engineer of the Nineteenth Army Corps, proposed a plan of building a series of dams across the rocks at the falls, and raising the water high enough to let the vessels pass over. This proposition looked like madness, and the best engineers ridiculed it, but Colonel Bailey was so sanguine of success that I requested General Banks to have it done, and he entered heartily in the work. Provisions were short and forage was almost out, and the dam was promised to be finished in ten days, or the army would have to leave us. The work was successfully accomplished and the fleet passed over safely. Words are inadequate to express the admiration I feel for the abilities of Lieutenant Colonel Bailey. This is without doubt the greatest engineering feat ever performed. Under the best circumstances, a private company would not have completed this work under one year, and, to an ordinary mind, the whole thing would have appeared an utter impossibility. Leaving out his abilities as an engineer, he ws rendered a great service to the country, having saved to the Union a valuable fleet worth fully two million dollars.'"&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Red River

"The war on the Red River. Admiral Porter's fleet passing through Colonel Bailey's Dam, above Alexandria,…

"The war in Tennessee. Capture of Mission Ridge, near Rossville, by General Thomas, November 25th, 1863. Our correspondent thus graphically depicts this scene: 'Simultaneously and instantaneously the two, or rather four, columns rushed forward across the valley of Citco Creek and up to the line of the Confederate rifle pits that lined the base of Mission Ridge. These even did not claim their attention, nor did the two or three discharges of musketry which received them call for a reply. On they pushed with their glittering bayonets, signaling back a reply that startled the already dismayed foe. They abandoned the works and their camps, over and through which our men rushed with headlong speed and a velocity which of itself would have secured them victory. The enemy had opened on these columns a heavy fire from several batteries, which he had massed along his centre, to hide and in some measure remedy his now apparent weakness there. But these were only replied to by the guns of Captain Bridges on Orchard Knob and the deep-mouthed monsters of Fort Wood. The foot of the hill was reached by the advancing column in good order, and now began the difficult ascent. Half-way up, the line became broken and ragged, and it looked much as if a heavy line of skirmishers were mounting the hill. When they reached the top, and the Confederate artillerists were limbering up their pieces, the front line was no longer preserved, but the men pushed forward indiscriminately. The Confederate infantry fled and yielded up the artillery without further struggle. From below we could see the Confederate flag as it entered and passed through Fort Hindman, and gave place to that of the Union. In just three-quarters of an hour after the order was given for the assault General Turchin, of Baird's division, occupied Fort Hindman with two of his regiments, and was rapidly moving the others forward to their support. Generals Willich, Hazen and Waggener were reaping harvest of artillery. The hill was won at four o'clock, the enemy cut in two, and his organization for the time destroyed. As the hill was won, General Grant, following in the wake of the advancing column, appeared in their midst on the summit. The troops saw and recognized him, and at once there went up a shout such as only victorious men can give to a victorious leader.'"— Frank Leslie, 1896

War in Tennessee

"The war in Tennessee. Capture of Mission Ridge, near Rossville, by General Thomas, November 25th, 1863.…

"Visit of Union and Confederate officers to Gettysburg, the ascent of Round Top."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Ascent of Round Top

"Visit of Union and Confederate officers to Gettysburg, the ascent of Round Top."— Frank Leslie,…

"Hanging of thirty Union men."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Hanging of Union Men

"Hanging of thirty Union men."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Bringing in Union men."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Union Men

"Bringing in Union men."— Frank Leslie, 1896

"Union Flag. The first recognized Continental Standard, raised for the first time January 2, 1776."—E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

Union Flag

"Union Flag. The first recognized Continental Standard, raised for the first time January 2, 1776."—E.…

"Captain Nathaniel Lyon fought for the Union during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Captain Nathaniel Lyon

"Captain Nathaniel Lyon fought for the Union during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"General John C. Fremont was head of the Western department during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General John C. Fremont

"General John C. Fremont was head of the Western department during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin…

"Ulysses S. Grant, president of the United States after the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Ulysses S. Grant

"Ulysses S. Grant, president of the United States after the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"Samuel J. Tilden helped to reform the Democratic Party after the Civil War and ran for president."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Samuel J. Tilden

"Samuel J. Tilden helped to reform the Democratic Party after the Civil War and ran for president."—E.…

"A prospective scene in the city of Oaks, 4th of March, 1869. The above represents the fate in store for those great pests of Southern society--the carpet-bagger and scalawag--if found in Dixie's land after the break of day on the 4th of March next. A fascimile put in evidence before the Congressional Committee."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

KKK Scene

"A prospective scene in the city of Oaks, 4th of March, 1869. The above represents the fate in store…

"The mouth of th Miami River, Florida, whenever Florida started to be devloped in the 1890's."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Miami River

"The mouth of th Miami River, Florida, whenever Florida started to be devloped in the 1890's."—E.…

"The site of Chicago in the 1890's."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Chicago

"The site of Chicago in the 1890's."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"An Ohio River flat-boat."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Flat-Boat

"An Ohio River flat-boat."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"An irrigated orange grove at Riverside, California."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Orange Grove

"An irrigated orange grove at Riverside, California."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The irrigating reservoir at Walnut Grove, Arizona, showing the Artificial Lake partly filled."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Walnut Grove

"The irrigating reservoir at Walnut Grove, Arizona, showing the Artificial Lake partly filled."—E.…

"The Age of Progress, the telephone."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Age of Progress

"The Age of Progress, the telephone."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"At the Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Centennial Exposition

"At the Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The World's Fair at Chicago. A cove in Wooded Island."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

World's Fair

"The World's Fair at Chicago. A cove in Wooded Island."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The World's Fair at Chicago. In Cairo Street."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

World's Fair

"The World's Fair at Chicago. In Cairo Street."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The World's Fair at Chicago. The doorway of the transportation building."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

World's Fair

"The World's Fair at Chicago. The doorway of the transportation building."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The World's Fair at Chicago. Dome of horticultural building at night."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

World's Fair

"The World's Fair at Chicago. Dome of horticultural building at night."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

"The big loop on the Georgetown branch of the Union Pacific, Colorado."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Union Pacific

"The big loop on the Georgetown branch of the Union Pacific, Colorado."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Plan at Street Level. Union Terminal, Washington, D.C.

Union Terminal

Plan at Street Level. Union Terminal, Washington, D.C.

Cross Section of umbrella train shed, showing clearance lines, Union Terminal, Washington, D.C.

Union Terminal

Cross Section of umbrella train shed, showing clearance lines, Union Terminal, Washington, D.C.

Fac-simile of the Continental Bills. The paper on which these bills were printed was quite thick, and the enemy called it "the <em>pasteboard</em> money of the rebels." The vignettes were generally, both in device and motto, significant. The one most prominent in the engraving represents a beaver in the slow but sure process of cutting down a tree with its teeth. The motto, "Preseverando- by Preseverance," said to the colonists, "Persist, and you will be successful." I will notice a few other devices and mottoes of bills which I have seen. A globe, with the motto, in Latin, "The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice." A candlestick with thirteen branches and burners, denoting the number of states; motto, "One fire, and to the same purpose." A thorn-bush with a hand grasping it; motto, "Sustain or abstain." A circular chain bearing on each link the name of a state, an emblem of union; motto, "We are one."

Continental Bills

Fac-simile of the Continental Bills. The paper on which these bills were printed was quite thick, and…

"Society of the Cincinnati, member's certificate. This engraving is a fac simile of a certificate, about one fourth the size of the original, which is thirteen inches and a half in breadth, and twenty inches in length. The originals are printed on fine vellum. The plate was engraved in France by J. J. le Veau, from a drawing by Aug. le Belle. I am indebted to the late James G. Wilson, son of Ensign Wilson, named in the certificate, for the use of the orginal in making this copy. The former was engraved on copper; this is engraved on wood. The design represents American liberty as a strong man armed, bearing in one hand the Union flag, and in the other a naked sword. Beneath his feet are British flags, and a broken spear, shield, and chain. Hovering by his side is the eagle, our national emblem, from whose talons the lightning of destruction is flashing upon the British lion. Britannia, with the crown falling from her head, is hastening toward a boat to escape to a fleet, which denotes the departure of British power from our shore. Upon a cloud, on the right, is an angel blowing a trumpet, from which flutters a loose scroll."&mdash;Lossing, 1851

Society of the Cincinnati

"Society of the Cincinnati, member's certificate. This engraving is a fac simile of a certificate, about…

"Burning of the White House- the Federal troops, by command of General McClellan, abandoning their position at the White House, and breaking up the commisariat depot on the Pamunkey River- departure of the Union flortilla for the James River, June 26th, 1862. The Confederate raid of Stuart's cavalry at Garlick's Landing and Tunstall's Station had struck the occupants of the White House Landing with a deep sense of insecurity; and, consequently, when they received orders on Wednesday, June 25th, to prepare for the hasty removal of all the government stores, they set to work with great activity, and by Thursday the greater portion of the heavy stores were embarked on board the numerous transports lying in the river. Unfortunately, through some accident the White house took fire, and the house of Washington's wife was soon destroyed." &mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

Burning of the White House

"Burning of the White House- the Federal troops, by command of General McClellan, abandoning their position…

"The first passenger locomotive built in the United States. A year after the Enterprise sailed for India, the first railroad in the United States was opened in Massachusetts, from the Quincy quarries to tide water. It was only two miles long, and was used for hauling granite; the cars were drawn by horses. It was the first use of rails in America. In 1830 the first passenger railway in America was opened. It extended westward from Baltimore about fifteen miles, and now forms a part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The cars were at first drawn by horses, but a locomotive was used the next year. Its first locomotive was built by Peter Cooper, who made later the generous and useful gift of the Cooper Union to the city of New York. Now began the construction of railroads in various directions; in the next twenty years nearly ten thousand miles of road were built. This mileage has constantly been increased, until in 1895 there were in operation in the United States nearly one hundred and eighty thousand miles of railway."—Scudder, 1897

Passenger Train

"The first passenger locomotive built in the United States. A year after the Enterprise sailed for India,…

"The Statue of Lberty is a colossal statue on Bedloe's Island, N.Y. On Oct. 28, 1886, after more than 12 years of preparation, the colossal statue of Liberty, given by the people of France to the United States, was dedicated and unveiled in New York harbor. The statue was the conception of M. Bartholdi, who designed it for the Franco-American Union in 1874. It was built by popular subscriptions of the people of France."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Statue of Liberty

"The Statue of Lberty is a colossal statue on Bedloe's Island, N.Y. On Oct. 28, 1886, after more than…

"The Union forces which operated in Virginia in the Civil War were known as the "Army of the Potomac." It was organized by Gen. George B. McClellan in 1861, and served under him in the Peninsular campaign and later in that of Antietam. General Burnside took command in 1862, and General Hooker in 1863. General Meade was in command when the victory at Gettysburg was won, in July, 1863, and continued in charge during General Grant's operations in 1864-1865."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Badge of the Army of the Potomac

"The Union forces which operated in Virginia in the Civil War were known as the "Army of the Potomac."…

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons who could prove their Hellenic blood, and were frequented by spectators from all parts of the Grecian world. They were celebrated at Olympia, on the banks of the alpheus, in the territory of Elis." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Foot-race

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of…

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons who could prove their Hellenic blood, and were frequented by spectators from all parts of the Grecian world. They were celebrated at Olympia, on the banks of the alpheus, in the territory of Elis." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Wrestling

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of…

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons who could prove their Hellenic blood, and were frequented by spectators from all parts of the Grecian world. They were celebrated at Olympia, on the banks of the alpheus, in the territory of Elis." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Hurling the javelin

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of…

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons who could prove their Hellenic blood, and were frequented by spectators from all parts of the Grecian world. They were celebrated at Olympia, on the banks of the alpheus, in the territory of Elis." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Boxing

"The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of…

A journalist and orator who helped to reintegrate the former Confederacy into the union after the Civil War.

Henry W. Grady

A journalist and orator who helped to reintegrate the former Confederacy into the union after the Civil…

Politician and colonel for the Union during the Civil War. He elected to the Kansas Senate in 1873 and served as Governor of Kansas from 1879 to 1883.

John P. St. John

Politician and colonel for the Union during the Civil War. He elected to the Kansas Senate in 1873 and…

A Whig politician and director of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Russell Sage

A Whig politician and director of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Leader of the Knights of Labor union.

Terrence V. Powderly

Leader of the Knights of Labor union.

Julia was an abolitionist and poet. She is famous for the <em>Battle Hymn of the Republic</em> and for proclaiming Mother's Day in 1870. Mrs. Howe also focused her energy on women's suffrage.

Julia Ward Howe

Julia was an abolitionist and poet. She is famous for the Battle Hymn of the Republic and for…

Prominent among the Knights of Labor union.

T. B. Barry

Prominent among the Knights of Labor union.

Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard was an educator and women's suffragist. She was president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Willard founded <em>The Union Signal</em>. She was also active is the passage of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Amendments.

Frances Elizabeth Willard

Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard was an educator and women's suffragist. She was president of the…

Mrs. Rodgers was a delegate at the Knights of Labor convention at Richmond in 1887. She organized the first working women's union in Chicago and was president of the Eighth Ward Land League and also of the Daughters of Erin.

Elizabeth Rodgers

Mrs. Rodgers was a delegate at the Knights of Labor convention at Richmond in 1887. She organized the…

General Sigel served for the Union during the Civil War.

Franz Sigel

General Sigel served for the Union during the Civil War.

Lawyer and congressman who served during the Civil War for the Union.

General E. S. Bragg

Lawyer and congressman who served during the Civil War for the Union.

Served for the Union during the Civil War and was president of the Preston Coal Oil Company.

General William Rosecrans

Served for the Union during the Civil War and was president of the Preston Coal Oil Company.

(1827-1905) A lawyer, eleventh Governor of the New Mexico Territory, and served in the Civil War for the Union.

Lewis Wallace

(1827-1905) A lawyer, eleventh Governor of the New Mexico Territory, and served in the Civil War for…

Hero of the Civil War and Governor of North Carolina.

Hon. Zebulon B. Vance

Hero of the Civil War and Governor of North Carolina.

German revolutionist and Union general in the Civil War.

Carl Schurz

German revolutionist and Union general in the Civil War.

Canddiate for president on the Union Labor ticket in 1888.

A. J. Streeter

Canddiate for president on the Union Labor ticket in 1888.

General George Meade of the Union Army, known for his defeat of General Lee at Gettysberg.

General George Meade

General George Meade of the Union Army, known for his defeat of General Lee at Gettysberg.

General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick.

Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick.

General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army.

General Ulysses Grant

General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army.

General William Tecumseh Sherman.

General William Tecumseh Sherman

General William Tecumseh Sherman.

General Philip Henry Sheridan.

General Philip Henry Sheridan

General Philip Henry Sheridan.

General George Henry Thomas.

General George Henry Thomas

General George Henry Thomas.

A major general during the American Civil War. He plaed an improtant role in raising a well-trained and organizd army for the Union.

George McClellan

A major general during the American Civil War. He plaed an improtant role in raising a well-trained…

A career U.S. Army officer and engineer involved in coastal construction. During the American Civil War he served as a Union general, and is best known for defeating Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg.

George Meade

A career U.S. Army officer and engineer involved in coastal construction. During the American Civil…